Oral history interview with Michael Patrick Ryan, 1993 May 2.

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Oral history interview with Michael Patrick Ryan, 1993 May 2.

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Interview with Michael Patrick Ryan, a Marine Corps veteran, concerning his experiences in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Ryan discusses his assignment to the 2nd Marine Division, landings on Gavutu and Tanambogo in the Florida Islands, Tarawa landing, the Marianas campaign, and the Tinian landing.

17 leaves ; 29 cm.

University of North Texas Library, UNT

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University of North Texas Library, UNT

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